Analysis — Insurers’ ‘friends’ will influence public option debate in Conn.

By Wendell Potter

Health insurers in Connecticut will call on some of their longtime allies to help turn the public and state lawmakers against the idea of cr

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… ies fit the bill for insurance firms: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). As Bloomberg reported last November, insurers secretly funneled …"

ANALYSIS: Ripple effect of 'cost-shifting' uncompensated medical care

By Wendell Potter

Without a mandate for health insurance, hospitals and taxpayers can get stuck with the bill.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… the woman who was the original named plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by the National Federation of Independent Business, one of the fiercest critics of the health care reform law.The NFIB though …"

OPINION: hidden influence-peddling in Washington

By Wendell Potter

Lack of media interest allows hidden influence-peddling.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… News online. As Frates’ investigation uncovered, AHIP in 2011 gave the National Federation of Independent Business $850,000 to finance an effort to persuade Congress to repeal a provision o …"

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ANALYSIS: A new affront group

By Wendell Potter

Insurers want to define "essential benefits" their way, not your's

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… eliable business allies — including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) — set up a front group called the Health Benefits Coalition. Back …"

Crossroads political machine funded mostly by secret donors

By Michael Beckel

Karl Rove-linked political nonprofit releases tax returns, out-raises super PAC sister.

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… crusader Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform, $3.7 million to the National Federation of Independent Business, $2 million to the National Right to Life Committee, $600,000 to the lobby …"

Daily Disclosure: Union-funded ads slam Allen in Virginia Senate race

By Rachael Marcus

Tight Senate race in Virginia draws $2.25 million ad blitz from labor unions

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… and business associations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business.The Virginia Senate race is rated a tossup by The New York Times, but Kain …"

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OPINION: 'Disrupt' the new buzzword of Obamacare opponents

By Wendell Potter

OPINION: 'Disrupt' is the new buzzword of Obamacare opponents

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… lies they have called upon in the past to front for them — including the National Federation of Independent Business, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturer …"

OPINION: the behind-the-scenes battle that could subvert Obamacare

By Wendell Potter

Battle over stop-loss coverage could eliminate consumer protections

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Federation of Independent Business":

"… ests of small employers, specifically the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business.Those two groups have accepted hundreds of millions of dollars over the pa …"